May 6, 2017 | Features Articles, Gaming News, Property Reviews
THERE ARE FEW PLACES in the world as eclectic as Kentucky. Known as the horse and bourbon capital of the world, the state is the birthplace of approximately 30 percent of the nation’s horses each year and home to nearly 5 million barrels of aging bourbon. The entire state’s population is only 4.3 million, if that tells you anything.
While many horse farms and bourbon distilleries are scattered throughout the commonwealth, the city of Lexington, located in the heart of the Bluegrass State, has an array of both. In addition, the city is home to Keeneland, one of the most historic racetracks in the country and the world’s largest Thoroughbred auction house, where approximately half of the 11 Triple Crown winners have been sold.
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May 3, 2017 | Gaming News
It’s time for the biggest horse races of the year… the Kentucky Derby, (May 6), the Preakness Stakes (May 20) and the Belmont Stakes (June 10) … also known as the Triple Crown.
Southern Gaming is offering you a chance to win your share of $500 in this year’s Triple Crown Handicapping Challenge at MyFantasyPaddock.com
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Apr 28, 2017 | Gaming News
There’s a new game in town…and slot players are going to want to get in on the action! Gaming and Destinations has launched a new app for casino players to win comps and special offers to casinos around the country. The app, CompsClubSlots, offers over thirty slot games to play for free and earn reward points to cash in for various comps including free rooms, buffets, and more. The app is available to download for free and can be played on all devices including Apple, Android and facebook.
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Apr 27, 2017 | Gaming News, Property Reviews
Overall Score: 100%
Property Overview: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Sioux City, Iowa is a casino destinations worth going to. The 54-room boutique style hotel is located in the historic Battery Building that was once a drop off stations for trains. The casino has an open and expansive layout and the entertainment line-up is always fantastic. Stroll around the property and check out the array of authentic rock and roll memorabilia displayed while you’re there!
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Apr 24, 2017 | Features Articles, Gaming News, Sports Tips
Sometimes the best value bets are future ranging in options from who will win the Super Bowl almost a year away, or the first week of NFL games. Thanks to online sportsbook, BetOnline.ag, bettors can get started finding the best values with the opening line odds. Sportsbook Brand Manager Dave Mason has released the opening lines for the 2017 NFL season – to win Super Bowl LII, Week 1 odds and a variety of season prop bets including perfect season, perfect “bad” season (0-16), will any game end in a tie (definitely liking the YES for this one) and more. Good luck in finding the value!
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Apr 19, 2017 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue
Over the last 15 years, the post-time favorite has won the Preakness nine times. That’s a winning percentage of 60 percent.
When it comes to Triple Crowns, I have been trackside for every near-miss over the last two decades. From Silver Charm in 1997 to California Chrome in 2014, and the seven others that fell between. Like many who follow the Sport of Kings closely, there was a piece of me that thought it would never happen again. Then, on June 6, 2015, an equine named American Pharoah blazed across Belmont Park;s sandy straightaway, straight into history. At long last, the wait was finally over. After a 37 year drought, Thoroughbred racing finally had its twelfth Triple Crown Champion.
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